S3·E20 Last Laugh
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 20
- Air Date
- April 23, 2003
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- Director
- Richard J. Lewis
- Writers
- Anthony E. Zuiker, Bob Harris
- Score
- 7/10 (14 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Grissom and Catherine investigate the murder of a despised comic who died onstage, apparently after drinking from a tainted bottle of water. The case grows more puzzling when a 15-year-old boy dies in a convenience store after drinking the same brand of water. Brass reopens a woman's accidental-death case after spotting the deceased's husband in a flashy new car with a trophy date on his arm.
Episode recap
In the episode "Last Laugh," a comic dies onstage after drinking from a tainted bottle of water. The investigation into the comic's death is led by Grissom and Catherine. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover a connection to a 15-year-old boy who died in a convenience store after drinking the same brand of water.
The Las Vegas Police Department's Crime Scene Investigation team works to determine the cause of the deaths and identify the source of the tainted water. The case becomes more complex as they gather evidence and interview witnesses.
Meanwhile, Brass reopens a woman's accidental-death case after noticing the deceased's husband in a flashy new car with a woman on his arm. This development suggests that the husband may have been involved in the woman's death, which was initially ruled as an accident.
The episode focuses on the team's efforts to solve the two seemingly unrelated cases. The investigation involves meticulous examination of evidence, including the tainted water bottles, and interviews with witnesses and suspects. The team's expertise in forensic science is put to the test as they work to uncover the truth behind the deaths.
The episode is part of the third season of the popular crime drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, which aired from 2000 to 2015. The show follows the work of the Las Vegas Police Department's Crime Scene Investigation team as they solve crimes using advanced forensic methods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 20 of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation air?
Season 3, Episode 20 ('Last Laugh') originally aired on April 23, 2003.
How long is Season 3 Episode 20 ('Last Laugh')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Season 3 Episode 20?
Grissom and Catherine investigate the murder of a despised comic who died onstage, apparently after drinking from a tainted bottle of water. The case grows more puzzling when a 15-year-old boy dies in a convenience store after drinking the same brand of water. Brass reopens a woman's accidental-deat...
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